Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-5-203. Board officers and personnel

(a) Annually and at such other times as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, the board shall elect from the public members of the board appointed by the Governor one (1) of its members as chair and one (1) of its members as vice chair.

(b) The board shall also employ a president who shall serve at the will of the Governor.

(c) The board shall in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Commerce appoint and employ such additional officers, accountants, financial advisors or experts, bond counsel, or other attorneys, agents, and employees as it may require and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. Periodically, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority will review selection of bond counsel or other attorneys to ensure that legal representatives are selected in a manner that will provide the authority with competent, economical legal representation that furthers the best interest of the authority.

(d) The President of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the board and may be elected secretary of the board.